Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:4-5
* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17 (Ten Commandments)
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 82-84
Q. 82. Is any man able to keep the commandments of God perfectly?
A. 82. No mere human person, since the fall, is able to keep the commandments of God perfectly in this life, but breaks them daily in thought, word, and deed.
Q. 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally sinful?
A. 83. Some sins, because of their nature and the circumstances, are more sinful in the sight of God than others.
Q. 84. What does every sin deserve?
A. 84. Although some sins will be more severely punished than others, yet every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life and the life that is to come.
* Hymn ~ “All Glory Be to Christ”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2
New Testament Reading: Romans 6:15-23
Sermon: “Miserable, Mad, or Free” (John 8:31-41)
* Hymn ~ “Oh, How Good it is”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same.
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“Miserable, Mad, or Free” (John 8:31-41)
- Introduction
- The Truth Will Set You Free
- Christianity is not a smorgasbord
- Physical or spiritual offspring of Abraham?
- Application
- Why is Jesus’ message distasteful?
- A few words to our children and youth
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Tuesday: DECo Classical Christian School begins
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Fellowship Hall
Saturday: “Men’s Breakfast,” 8-9:30am, Fellowship Hall
Next Sunday: Sunday School Kick-off, 9am; introductions, balloons, donuts, helpers needed, see Pastor Henry
September 10: Trail Life “Court of Honor Awards & Dessert Auction” 6:30pm
September 11: Bible Education Night (BEN), 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes for all
September 13: Wedding Shower, 6:30pm
September 14: Church Council Retreat, 1-4pm
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register here.
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 8:42-59